DESCRIPTION: The National
Trust for Scotland owns around 12,000 acres of the southern slopes of Ben
Lawers above Loch Tay in Perthshire. The remains of prehistoric and medieval
archaeological sites attest the area displays extensive evidence for past
human activity. The most numerous traces of settlement belong to
the last 400 years and form one of the best preserved and well documented
landscapes of its type in Scotland. The Field School is investigating the
Medieval and later rural settlements and associated structures.
PERIOD: Medieval and later.
COUNTRY: United Kingdom.
LOCATION: Southern slopes of
Ben Lawers above Loch Tay in Perthshire.
TRAVEL: Pick-up and drop-off
in Edinburgh. The nearest train station is in Crianlarich.
DURATION: 1—2 weeks; July to
September.
AGE: Minimum 18.
QUALIFICATIONS: No experience
necessary. Professional archaeologists supervise and provide instruction
in excavation techniques.
WORK: Excavation.
LANGUAGE: English.
ACCOMMODATION: Meggernie Scout
Centre in Glen Lyon. The Centre is a large converted farmhouse with kitchen,
dining/activity hall, showers, and drying room.
COST: GB£90 (approx.
US$ 145) per week (GB£75 for students, unwaged or retired people).
APPLICATION: Inquire for details.
NOTES: Bring raingear and warm
clothing.
